CATO Networks

DECEMBER 7, 2016

It really wasnt very long ago when installing a Firewall (FW) or Unified Threat Management (UTM) system at the perimeter was deemed secure enough to protect corporate networks. But those very networks have changed dramatically over the past decade. Supporting this growth has led to a new networking and security reality for IT.

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CATO Networks

MAY 3, 2021

Cracks are forming at the base of the cloud firewall. The shift to multicloud strategies and the rapid evolution of network-based threats are uncovering weaknesses in cloud firewalls. Instead, many companies are adopting Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) solutions. What is a Cloud Firewall Used For? Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 6, 2023

But only a few can securely cloudify the datacenter firewall. This is because datacenter firewalls dont just address the need for secure Internet access, which is the main SSE capability. In this blog post, we explore which capabilities a datacenter firewall-replacing SSE needs to have. Download the White Paper 3.

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Network Engineering

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I am trying to create a ssl vpn connection through my office sophos firewall and in order to do that, I have to add a group to the ssl vpn policy. And that is only logical when I am able to add user to that group but alas, I can not register or create a new user.

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CATO Networks

JULY 2, 2017

Theres been a lot of hype around Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). After all, managed firewall services are certainly not new. But FWaaS is fundamentally different from a managed firewall service. Understanding those differences has significant implications for security and networking teams. Click here to register now.

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The Network DNA

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Basic configurations on Cisco ASA Firewall - Part 2 As a part of the understanding on the basics of Cisco ASA firewalls, these are some of the commands used to configure Cisco ASA firewall in real scenario. Cisco ASA in a Network Configuring DHCP, AAA, and SSH NDNA-ASA(config)# dhcpd address 10.10.10.3-10.10.10.100

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

However, network firewalls are still a relevant and vital security solution in the era of the cloud. The interconnection between on-prem and cloud environments and between applications within cloud deployments makes network security vital to cloud security.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 23, 2018

Every organization eventually needs to re-evaluate their existing firewall vendors. In these situations, network managers need to evaluate the state of their vendors firewall and the future viability of their security software and hardware.

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CATO Networks

JULY 19, 2023

I read with some surprise the interview with Zscalers CEO, Jay Chaudry, in CRN where he stated that the network firewalls will go the way of the mainframe, that the network is just plumbing and that Zscaler proxy overlay architecture will replace it with its application switchboard. The proxy firewalls faded. I guess not.

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Network Engineering

JANUARY 8, 2025

We are an ISP providing internet services to customers using multivendor CPEs (Fortirouter, Juniper, Cisco) installed onsite. We temporarily add the customers public IP to our firewall to enable communication between the client and server. Current Process: To perform this certification, we dispatch a technician to the customer site.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 4, 2018

When it comes to the enterprise network, decisions need to be made with cost, performance, security, and future plans in mind. Enterprise networking is moving from traditional hub-and-spoke WAN architectures to infrastructure that must support the migration of critical applications to the cloud.

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Akins IT

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

SECURING YOUR AZURE VIRTUAL NETWORK WITH A NEXT GENERATION FIREWALL PART 4: ROUTING, FIREWALL POLICIES, AND SECURITY PROFILES User Defined Routes (UDR) By default, Azure networks automatically generate system routes for connectivity between subnets within a VNET. A default route of 0.0.0.0/0

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2017

In a 2016 Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Protection report , Gartner Analyst Jeremy DHoinne initiated the emerging category of Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). Cato Networks is a pioneer of a new architecture that provides FWaaS as part of a broader WAN transformation platform.

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CATO Networks

JULY 13, 2016

In new research published by Gartner on July 6th, Analyst Jeremy DHoinne introduced a new technology segment: Firewall-as-a-Service ( FWaaS ). As the name suggests, the segment is focused on the migration of on-premise firewalls to the Cloud. Cato Networks is one of the top vendors driving this new and exciting market forward.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 25, 2016

With 13 locations and 900 employees, Universal Mental Health Services made the inevitable decision to eliminate theirbranch firewalls with Cato Networks. Challenge UMHS network was originally designed to have all 12 branches connected via MPLS and backhauling to a primary datacenter with one central firewall.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Firewalls – the foundation of an organizations network security strategy – filters network traffic and can enforce an organizations security rules. However, a firewall is only effective if it can accurately identify network traffic and apply the appropriate security policies and filtering rules.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 27, 2018

Recent trends in enterprise networking have created a challenge for network security engineers. The rise of mobile devices, combined with the shift to cloud based platforms, means that many networks no longer have a clear perimeter, where all applications and users could be jointly protected against cyber-attacks.

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Kentik

MARCH 13, 2023

Whether it’s as simple as ensuring solid connectivity with a SaaS provider or designing a robust, secure, hybrid, and multi-cloud architecture, the enterprise wide area network is all about connecting us to our resources, wherever they are. So what does this mean for today’s enterprise network engineer?

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

We were a bit surprised to find out that secure, direct Internet access was the top driver. SD-WAN is forcing network architects to rethink their network security design in the post-MPLS era. The Internet Challenge for MPLS and Hybrid WAN Traditionally, MPLS was always considered a private network.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 15, 2018

Since the beginning of networks, the lynchpin of network security has been the firewall. The first network firewalls appeared in the late 1980s, and gained almost universal acceptance by the early 1990s. So what is a Firewall as a Service and why do you need it? What is FWaaS, and Why Do You Need It?

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CATO Networks

JULY 21, 2016

Next Generation Firewalls and UTMs have been the cornerstone of network security for the past 20 years. IT teams are also seeing an increasing pressure to allow Direct Internet Access at branch locations, which is further driving the need to deploy distributed security solutions.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Companies are increasingly adopting cloud infrastructure, remote and hybrid work models, and Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices. The Upside-Down World of Networking & Security | Webinar Firewall Management is a Major Chore Closing these security gaps requires the ability to reduce security teams workloads to a manageable level.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 19, 2021

Lets take a look to find out what s beyond the UTM and the future of network security. Firewalls Evolve Over the Years Before the UTM, there was the basic firewall. Traditionally, port 80 of the firewall bore extra scrutiny because this is where web traffic came in.

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NW Kings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Palo Alto Networks offers a variety of cybersecurity solutions that are specifically designed for different environments and requirements. Product Lines Overview The security solution offered by Palo Alto Networks is organized in three main product lines: Strata, Prisma, and Cortex.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you’re like many of the IT leaders we encounter, you’re likely facing a refresh on your firewall appliances or will face one soon enough. And while the standard practice was to exchange one firewall appliance for another, increasingly, enterprises seem to be replacing firewall appliances with firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS).

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Packet Pushers

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Heavy Networking welcomes sponsor Netris to the show with a special episode for you network nerds who are really getting into automation, infrastructure as code, pipelines, and so on. Netris is all about bringing that public cloud VPC experience to the network youve already got.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A growing percentage of Internet traffic is protected by encryption. While estimates vary, most agree that at least 80% of Internet traffic uses SSL/TLS to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the data being transmitted. Network security solutions can overcome these challenges, but it comes at a cost.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 6, 2018

The world of networking has a language of its own which is continually evolving as new technologies emerge, innovative ways of delivering network services are deployed, and global connectivity becomes increasingly essential. Firewall as a Service (FwaaS) a firewall delivered as a cloud-based service.

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NW Kings

JANUARY 4, 2025

Are you looking to kickstart your career as a (network engineer)? In this comprehensive guide, we will (1) explore essential steps and courses you need to take to thrive in networking field by 2025. For freshers without network experience, enrolling in live courses is highly recommended. Many candidates linger on CCNA for years.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Here are the most viewed assets of 2016… Global Network Security Report Top Networking and Security Challenges in the Enterprise In this insightful report , 700 networking, security & IT pros shared their top challenges and what will drive their investments in 2017. Watch it now Switching Firewall Vendors?

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DoorDash Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As DoorDash’s business grows, engineers strive for a better network infrastructure to ensure more third-party services could be integrated into our system while keeping data securely transmitted. The following sections will discuss how our team established network connections with such vendors.

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Kentik

MARCH 19, 2020

When more of the workforce shifts to working remotely, it puts new and different strains on the infrastructure across different parts of the network, especially where VPN gateways connect to the network edge. This could mean the users are saturating the internet connectivity or that they’ve saturated the LAN (or maybe WAN).

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Packet Pushers

MAY 24, 2021

This week's Network Break covers new firewalls & other security products from Palo Alto Networks, discusses Arista's lowest-latency switch (now with EOS), reviews financial results from Cisco and Palo Alto, and explains why Microsoft is making Internet Explorer go away (just not entirely).

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ByteByteGo

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Live streaming is challenging because the video content is sent over the internet in near real-time. Sending a large volume of video content over the internet takes time. When a device wants to access the internet, it sends a request to your router. The modified request is sent to the internet. But how does it work?

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Packet Pushers

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Today's Network Break covers three Google stories including Google Fiber's ambitions for multi-gig Internet and the killing of Stadia. We also discuss a rise in firewall sales, using plant-based materials in USB cables, and more IT news.

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CloudFaire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Todays roundup blog post shares two exciting updates across our platform: our cross-platform 1.1.1.1 & WARP applications (consumer) and device agents (Zero Trust) now use MASQUE , a cutting-edge HTTP/3 -based protocol, to secure your Internet connection. Additionally, DEX is now available for general availability. Why MASQUE?

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2022

Running virtual firewalls in Azure adds complexity and considerable expense, necessitating purchase of additional cloud compute resources and third-party licenses. Whats more, virtual firewalls are limited in capacity, requiring upgrades as traffic grows. Adding other cloud instances requires additional tools, complicating operations.

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